Report Summary
As a public body, SPA has a specific duty to publish relevant information to demonstrate our compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), part of the Equality Act 2010. We publish information relating to our recruitment practices and information about employees who share protected characteristics from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
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2025-26 Actions
An overarching assessment of the data within this report has allowed identification of actions to support the broader EDI agenda. These are:
Undertake analysis of the pay gaps in existence across gender, disability, race and sexual orientation to improve understanding
Undertake further analysis of flexible working requests to identify any themes and/or trends
Work with Police Scotland to develop improved and meaningful data in relation to disability and caring responsibilities to improve understanding of representation across our workforce
Work with Police Scotland to develop improved and meaningful data in relation to pregnancy and maternity and training and development
Update the Authority website to promote our work as inclusive employer and to recognise our Disability and Carer Positive Awards.
Continue to review people policies and practice in relation to recruitment and learning and development with a view to managing the risks associated with an ageing workforce.
